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England through to Women’s Euros final after beating Italy in extra time | UK News

England have produced another stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 in extra time in the semi-finals of the Women’s Euros.

The Lionesses looked certain to be knocked out of the tournament as they trailed 1-0 with less than a minute left of the game.

However, 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang scored a last-gap equaliser in the 96th minute to send the game into extra time.

Italy had been the better team in the first 90 minutes following Barbara Bonansea’s goal in the 33rd minute, but England had the momentum in extra time as they fought for a winning goal.

The game was decided after England forward Beth Mead was brought down in the area in the 116th minute and the Lionesses’ were awarded a penalty.

Chloe Kelly had her initial spot kick saved before she followed it up to slot in the rebound.

Michelle Agyemang scored England's equaliser. Pic: Reuters
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Michelle Agyemang scored England’s equaliser. Pic: Reuters

Chloe Kerry takes the penalty that won England the match. Pic: AP
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Chloe Kerry takes the penalty that won England the match. Pic: AP

The game was arguably even more dramatic than England’s quarter finals victory where they came from 2-0 down to equalise and then beat Sweden on penalties – with Agyemang equalising in the 81st minute of that tie.

England, who have reached their third major final in three years, will now play the winners of Wednesday’s semi-final between Spain and Germany as they seek to lift the trophy for the second time in a row on Sunday night.

Whoever they play, the final at St Jakob-Park in Basel will be a repeat fixture of England finals in recent years.

The Lionesses lost 1-0 to Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup in Sydney in 2023.

Italy's Barbara Bonansea, celebrates after scoring the opening goal. Pic: AP
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Italy’s Barbara Bonansea, celebrates after scoring the opening goal. Pic: AP

A year earlier the Lionesses beat Germany in the final of Euro 2022 after Kelly scored an extra-time winner.

Super-subs do it again for England

The Lionesses’ victory was once again secured with help from the bench.

Agyemang didn’t even enter the field of play until the 85th minute, while Kelly came on in the 77th.

Both players were also impactful substitutes when they brought on late in the quarter-finals clash against Sweden.

Kelly assisted England’s first goal to make it 2 -1 in that game, while Agyemang’s strike minutes later made it 2 – 2.

Kelly also scored her penalty in the shootout that decided the match.


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